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Acura RDX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2026 messages,  Last post on May 19, 2013 at 8:42 PM

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#1615 of 2026 Re: 2013 Acura RDX gas type [alvares] by 4mercoachrick

Dec 08, 2012 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: alvares (Dec 08, 2012 8:24 pm)
Pretty sure there is no 'failure' expected with running octane below 91. I've been using 87 for most of 3000 miles so far and can't tell a lick of difference from the tanks of 93 I've used. 27+mpg on the 400+ mile trip, mostly 70+mph, finished tonight...all on 87.
 
There's quite a spirited discussion on the AcuraZine boards regarding this very subject.
 
I'm a believer that the quality of the fuel is one thing we need to watch. 'Top Tier' fuels contain more cleaners and protectants to keep the fuel system running properly. Fortunately, here in central Texas, Top Tier stations like Chevron and Shell are very competitive on price...often lower than the 'no-name' stations or Costco or grocery stores.
 
As I've often said, I would step up the octane rating if I were in the mountains, hauling something heavy OR running quarter-mile sprints on a regular basis.

#1616 of 2026 Re: 2013 Acura RDX gas type [alvares] by kyfdx HOST

Dec 09, 2012 (11:08 am)

Replying to: alvares (Dec 08, 2012 8:24 pm)
manual saids you should use 91 octane or higher. Anything under 91 octane can cause engine knocking sound and eventually failure.
 
If the manual actually says that, why would you put in anything less? To save $200/yr, and risk a $10K engine?

#1617 of 2026 Re: 2013 Acura RDX gas type [kyfdx] by m6user

Dec 09, 2012 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 09, 2012 11:08 am)
One, the manual doesn't actually say that. Two, just got gas at my local Shell this morning with my truck and noticed that 91 octane was .50 cents more than 87 octane. If you drive a lot that could be a lot more than $200. Three, the engine in the RDX is the same engine that is in the Accord and Odyssey which both use regular. Just the tuning is slightly different so that you get more power with the higher octane. Similar to the turbo engines in the new Escape. Both octanes are fine but more power with higher octane.

#1618 of 2026 Re: 2013 Acura RDX gas type [m6user] by kyfdx HOST

Dec 09, 2012 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: m6user (Dec 09, 2012 12:39 pm)
Well.... that wasn't really my point..
 
If your manual says that, why would you even consider doing something differently?

#1619 of 2026 Re: 2013 Acura RDX gas type [kyfdx] by m6user

Dec 09, 2012 (7:16 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 09, 2012 4:13 pm)
Well, you're right if the manual says using a certain gasoline will harm your engine then it would be absolutely stupid to use said gasoline. However, like I pointed out to you, the manual does not say that. That is my point.

#1620 of 2026 Looking to buy 2013 RDX AWD w/ Tech by jkctpc

Dec 09, 2012 (8:17 pm)

I am looking to buy a 2013 RDX AWD w/ Tech. These posts have been really helpful. I went to the dealer today and here is the current breakdown:
 
MSRP: $40,315
 
Base Price: $36,965
Destination/Handling: $895
ADAG (Advertising Fee?): $250
Total Invoice: $38,110
 
The holdback is 2% (about $800) so I'm thinking of offering $37,000 +tax/tag fees. What do you think? I'm willing to come up to $37,500 if they throw in some accessories.
 
Janet

#1621 of 2026 Re: Looking to buy 2013 RDX AWD w/ Tech [jkctpc] by stickguy

Dec 09, 2012 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: jkctpc (Dec 09, 2012 8:17 pm)
depends somewhat on where you are. some areas are more competitive in pricing. But if you are around $2,500-3K under MSRP, you are getting a very strong deal.

#1622 of 2026 Re: Looking to buy 2013 RDX AWD w/ Tech [jkctpc] by alvares

Dec 09, 2012 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: jkctpc (Dec 09, 2012 8:17 pm)
Yes Janet thats more than enough money you are offering, I bought the 2013 RDX TECH FWD for 35,196.00 plus the fees, with about 1300.00 more I would get the AWD for a price of 36,396. There is one person on the thread who paid 36,327.00..

#1623 of 2026 2013 FWD Base RDX by workdog3

Dec 12, 2012 (5:25 pm)

I showed a dealer in the Tampa area an invoice + destination bid ($33,140 + TTL) and they just called to verbally say I'm done. That's over $2K under MSRP, so I'm happy assuming they don't jerk me around with adders when I go to sign.

#1624 of 2026 Purchase experience by naren3

Dec 14, 2012 (7:42 am)

Bought the RDX AWD Base this weekend. Love it.
Absolutely painless experience at pohanka acura. Spoke to their internet sales manager Amir. He is very pleasant to work with and I definitely recommend him. Gave me a good price. I originally wanted a FWD version because the one with AWD that I drove at a previous dealership had bad vibrations problem and 'm told it may be normal for the AWD. Test drove another one at pohanka and it didn't have the vibration problem. I was able to pick out the one that I liked from their comparatively large inventory and drive it home in a matter of couple of hours. Financed through Penfed which was also a breeze with Pohanka. Highly recommend them. They are very competitive.

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